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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and prefer a lower-priced option, the Amazon 4-Series could be your choice, though it generally offers lower performance, especially in bright rooms where it's just fair. For occasional use in darker settings or if you don't prioritize the latest features, it might suffice. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000, while pricier, has better performance in areas like color accuracy, motion processing, and gaming responsiveness, making it a more versatile choice, especially if you use your TV in a variety of lighting conditions and for different types of content like sports or gaming. Both models have limitations in picture quality, so if you often watch movies in dark rooms, neither will excel. However, with its additional features such as voice commands and a better score for use as a monitor, the Samsung CU8000 offers more for those willing to invest a bit more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
- The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung CU8000 (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Sports
5.7
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
5.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation, though the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$478
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $478.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.7
5.8
7.13/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.3
7.13/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Gaming
5.5
5.5
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
5.7
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
6.1
5.9
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Amazon 4-Series (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
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How the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $478 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | March 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | UN55CU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 57.2" x 3.5" | 27.9" x 48.5" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 29.5" x 8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Tech Advisor
Jim Martin | May 2023
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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